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American Board of Internal Medicine http://www.abim.org/

The web presence of the American Board of Internal Medicine is geared toward certifying professionals in all subspecialties of internal medicine. The site includes information on certification, examinations, policies, and publications.

American College of Gastroenterology http://www.acg.gi.org/

The American College of Gastroenterology was founded in 1932 to advance the study and medical treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. The College promotes medical education and information geared toward the needs of clinical gastroenterology practitioners. Its web site offers both a Physician Forum and Patient Information section. The Physician Forum is accessed by this link http://www.acg.gi.org/acg-dev/physicianforum/index_physicianforum.html and includes more information on the College's publications, practice guidelines, meetings, clinical updates, and research grants. Patient Information is accessed from this link http://www.acg.gi.org/acg-dev/patientinfo/index_patientinfo.html and is called Digest This! GI Patient's Health Source. It features a list of topics users can click on, such as Understanding GERD, and Understanding Your GI Tract. Consumers can also search for GI physicians that are members of the College by city and state.

American Digestive Health Foundation http://www.adhf.org/

The American Digestive Health Foundation's web presence is an education and resource site for physicians, scientists, consumers, and healthcare professionals. It offers information about research, funding, and education topics.

American Gastroenterological Association www.gastro.org

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) was founded in 1897 and has a membership of 10,000 gastroenterologic physicians and scientists throughout the world who are engaged in clinical practice, research, and education. Its web site serves both physicians and consumers. The Physician/Scientist section is accessed by this link http://www.gastro.org/physician.html It offers information geared toward its members, such as symposia information, policies of the organization, news, publications, a career center, and products for purchase. The Public Section can be accessed from this link http://www.gastro.org/public.html and features news, information, resources such as organizations and publications, and a Gastroenterologist Locater service.

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy http://www.asge.org/index.jsp

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy represents almost 7,000 gastroenterologists, surgeons, and other digestive health specialists who use endoscopic techniques for GI disease. Its web site offers information geared toward its members, as well as a patient information. Patient information includes resources, clinical news, and a Find An Endoscopist service.

Certifying Board of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates http://www.cbgna.org/

This web site is geared toward the certifying activities of the Board and is complete with examination, handbook, applications, and resource information.

International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders http://www.iffgd.org/

IFFGD is a nonprofit education and research organization¾ with a focus on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)¾ that informs, assists, and supports people affected by functional gastrointestinal disorders or bowel incontinence. It features information on its newsletters, research, and membership information.

North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition www.naspgn.org

The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (NASPGN) was founded in 1972 to serve the pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition community. NASPGN was established to advance the understanding of the normal development and physiology of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver in infants, children, and adolescents. Its web presence is well designed and attractive and offers links to its position papers from its Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. It also offers disease information for parents and children, and Adobe PDF documents about gastro conditions. A members-only section is registered.

Pediatric/Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association http://www.reflux.org/

Pediatric/Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association is a nonprofit organization that provides information and support to parents, patients, and doctors. As a support group, the organization offers a table of contents of topics including information on studies, quizzes, frequently asked questions, message boards, and information about local chapters. Users must scroll down the whole front page to access this table of contents. The page is also somewhat text heavy and hard to follow.

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates http://www.sgna.org/index3.cfm

The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc. (SGNA), is an organization of nurses and associates dedicated to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing. SGNA offers education, research, advocacy and collaboration, and is focused on the professional development of its members.

Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons http://www.sages.org/

The web site of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) allows users to subscribe to receive news and updates, meeting information, access to publications, audio and slide information, and job links.

The American Journal of Gastroenterology http://www-east.elsevier.com/ajg/

The American Journal of Gastroenterology is the official publication of the American College of Gastroenterology and presents the latest clinically oriented information in the field of gastroenterology, including manuscripts, case reports, papers presented before the annual convention, and postgraduate courses. Some articles on the Journal's web site are full-text accessible, however, most clinical reviews, letters, and case reports are not. Recent issues' table of contents are posted to January 1998. The search function of the web site is not yet activated.

Digestive Health and Nutrition http://www.gastro.org/digest/index.html

Published by the American Gastroenterological Association for consumers, the Digestive Health and Nutrition magazine is published bimonthly, or six times a year. Users can sign up to receive a free issue, then subscribe for $12.95 a year. Physicians and organizations are offered volume-purchasing options. Each issue covers the following topics: nutrition, diarrhea, colon cancer, GERD/heartburn, constipation, hepatitis, lactose intolerance, ulcers, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Gastro Online www.gastronews.com

Users must subscribe for free access to Gastro Online. The online publication offers both professional and patient access. The professional section http://www.gastronews.com/professional.dir/pro_frame.html can be accessed here and offers weekly news updates, events information, guidelines and alerts, and professional and public bulletin messaging boards. Patient information http://www.gastronews.com/patient.dir/pat-frame.html can be accessed from this link and includes educational articles, listings of support groups, product information, a discussion forum for posting questions and commenting on others, and more.

Gastroenterology http://www.gastrojournal.org/

Gastroenterology is the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association. Members of the AGA are allowed free registered access to the web site's full-text and search functions. Nonmembers may join for a nominal fee to access the information.

Gut http://gut.bmjjournals.com/

Gut is an international journal in gastroenterology that publishes clinical research articles related to the alimentary tract, the liver, biliary tree, and pancreas. Its online presence features access to full-text articles and search functions for registered members only.

Helicobacter http://www.blacksci.co.uk/~cgilib/jnlpage.bin?Journal=XHELI&File=XHELI&Page=aims

Helicobacter covers the entire field of Helicobacter research, and includes various fields including gastroenterology, microbiology, vaccine development, and laboratory animal science . It includes clinical trials and new treatment information published four times a year. Only the table of contents topics are offered on the web site.

Online Journal of Digestive Health www.ojdh.org

The Online Journal of Digestive Health features free registration to view articles, access discussion forums, CME cases, drug news, and practice management.

Atlas of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy http://www.mindspring.com/~dmmmd/atlas_1.html

This link takes users directly to Atlanta South Gastroenterology P.C.'s table of contents to choose views of endoscopic photographs. Geared toward professionals, the display features photographs that are first categorized into general topics, such as the esophagus, stomach, or IBS. By clicking on these topics, users can then go to specific photos to view that disease with a complete description.

The Doctor’s Guide to Gastric Disorders Information and Resources http://www.pslgroup.com/ULCERS.HTM

Although created for physicians to help them keep abreast of the latest medical developments for a therapeutic area at one web site, patients and consumers also will find it useful as a "one-stop" resource. From this link, users can go directly to the latest Medical News & Alerts on Gastric Disorders. This section is a posting of the latest press releases and news stories regarding gastric disorders. Users can also click on information for specific topics such as "Facts and Fallacies About Digestive Diseases," or "H. pylori and Peptic Ulcers." The site also offers links to discussion groups. Users may also sign up for e-mail alerts, which automatically notify users when the web site has added any additional information.

Gastroenterology Therapy Online http://www.gastrotherapy.com/

This site is supported by an unrestricted grant from AstraZeneca and academic sponsorship provided by the Cleveland Clinic. The professional section of this web site is accessible by clicking here http://www.gastrotherapy.com/pvs1/password.htm, which is a password-protected site. It offers the latest articles from peer-reviewed journals; also patient education materials and commentaries on gastroenterology topics. The latest news is provided by Reuters and is updated regularly. An education section for professionals allows users to ask questions of the editorial board, access test and slide kits, as well as patient education materials. This site is well designed and easily navigated.

Medscape www.medscape.com

Medscape has been offering health and medical information online since 1995. It offers resources for physicians, healthcare professionals, and consumers in all therapeutic areas. This link http://www.medscape.com/Home/Topics/gastroenterology/gastroenterology.html will take you directly to the Gastroenterology specialty. From here, users can read daily gastroenterology news, clinical summaries and highlights from conferences¾ some of which offer CME. Treatment updates, also offering CME, are available from this page. Available resources are listed on the left-hand navigation bar and will take users directly to needed topics. Although consumers can access this web site, the material is geared toward professionals. Of interest to professionals is the Exam Room, which features interactive cases, and a library offering topics such as Clinician Guidelines.

Accent Health www.accenthealth.com

Accent Health is a consumer-directed online health service for all health topic categories. The following link will takes users directly to the Heartburn site http://temporal.accenthealth.com/cgi-bin/texis/healthwise/hwdoc?id=HRTBN. From here, a topic overview is offered in a text format, with hyperlinks on specific words that users can click on to learn more about that term.

Acid Control InfoCenter http://www.acidcontrol.com/

The 24-Hour Acid Control Info Center from AstraZeneca features a left-hand navigation bar to take users to more information about heartburn and acid reflux. Food trigger information, quizzes, glossaries, and fact sheets help consumers learn more about their conditions, as well as about AstraZeneca's drug Prilosec. This link http://www.prilosec-us.com/dtc is for professionals and offers features, prescribing information, and indication and dosing information on Prilosec.

Adam.com www.adam.com

Adam.com is a consumer web site for online health, medical, and wellness information. It offers library news, images, and a Q&A section. http://www.adam.com/ency/article/003114.htm This link goes directly to the Heartburn area of the site and provides definitions and causes from the front page. A left-hand navigation bars allows users to link to treatment, images of the digestive system, and the latest news stories on heartburn and reflux.

Americas Doctor www.americasdoctor.com

Americas Doctor is a consumer-directed site that offers health and medical information for a multitude of diseases and conditions. Its claim to fame is the site's offering that allows users to ask physicians specific questions 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The site also offers links to chat rooms with medical experts, and updated news. From this link, http://www.americasdoctor.com/library_main.cfm?headline=yes&CATID=16&sessionid=3834696191&sparms=WEB%2C1479073%2C19082%2CPA users can access the Digestive System section of the Americas Doctor web site. Users can read about all topics, including descriptions, treatments, and preventive medicine tips.

CBS HealthWatch http://cbshealthwatch.medscape.com/

CBS HealthWatch is the consumer-directed web site of Medscape. From this link, http://healthwatch.medscape.com/medscape/p/gcommunity/ghome9.asp consumers can access the Digestive Disorders health channel to read gastric-related features, basic information about the different disorders, and general health news. The site also offers online drug and medical dictionaries so consumers can search topics for definitions. The drug dictionaries allow searching by drug name or by disease.

The Daily Apple www.thedailyapple.com

The Digestive Conditions center is directed toward consumers. From this link http://www.thedailyapple.com/public/condition/center/digestiveCenter.jhtml?_requestid=3128 users can read in-depth features about digestive disorders and link to fact sheets on specific diseases. These pages can be reached by using the left-hand navigation bar or by scrolling down the home page and clicking on More On Digestive Conditions at the bottom of the page. The Community Section allows users access to chats; online secure personal health records and a medication center that allows users to enter drug names and learn more detailed information about them. The Daily Apple's web site offers free member services such as health checkups, which are online assessments of a user's health based on a 15-minute questionnaire. Health records with online reminds for appointments and drug refills are offered to registered users.

Discovery Health www.discoveryhealth.com

DiscoveryHealth.com is a consumer-directed web site that is offered in association with InteliHealth. The site offers information on all therapeutic conditions and offers links to Discovery Health's television programming. By clicking here, http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/8270/8270.html users can go directly to the Digestive Disorders section of its diseases and conditions section of the web site. The site offers consumers an online Q&A that allows them to read other dialogues or ask their own gastroenterology-related question. A features article and highlights offer more specific information on the basics of the different parts of the digestive system.

Dr. Koop www.drkoop.com

Drkoop.com offers consumers health information on a variety of medical conditions. The site sponsors online communities for chats and discussions and offers health resources such as a drug checker for drug-drug interaction information. This link will take users directly to the GERD conditions and concerns section of the Dr. Koop web site to read "All About GERD." http://www.drkoop.com/conditions/GERD From here, users can also access the GERD library for articles related to research and treatment. Also, Health News offers the latest news related to GERD.

Drug Digest www.drugdigest.com

Drug Digest is an online health site featuring information about drugs, vitamins, research, and disease management, and features an "Ask the Pharmacist" section. It is geared toward consumers. Link here http://www.drugdigest.com/Conditions/Gastroesophagealrefluxdisease.htm to go to the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease health conditions to learn more about GERD, its causes, symptoms, treatments, and more. A right-hand navigation bar offers links to additional related articles.

GERD Information Resource Center http://www.gerd.com/

From AstraZeneca, the GERD Information Resource Center offers users a comprehensive site for GERD. A well-designed and easy-to-navigate site, it utilizes the best technology of the Internet to provide users with a multimedia-based primer on GERD. By clicking on Introduction to GERD, users can choose from a variety of hyperlinks listed on the left-hand bar. From there, for example, choosing Gross Overview would allow users to click on part of a picture of the gastrointestinal tract to learn more about that particular part of the system. Or, users can watch a shockwave animation of what general acid reflux looks like. Within the text are hyperlinks, so that users can click on these words at anytime to get more in-depth descriptions. The site also provides a FAQs page and offers a feedback forum. The Articles Archive section contains two databases. The first list the top 500 most-cited articles on GERD. The second offers recently published article on GERD. These articles have appeared in leading journals such as Chest, the American Journal of Gastroenterology, Pediatric Pulmonology, the New England Journal of Medicine, and more.

Health A to Z www.healthatoz.com

This web site is geared to helping consumers manage their health and diseases. It offers an online, secure health record and reference links for diseases terms, as well as healthy-eating guidelines. By clicking here http://www.healthatoz.com/atoz/digestivedisorders/ddindex.asp users can go directly to the Digestive Diseases section of the web site to read more about specific conditions, use a message board to ask a question, or read about other people's digestive-related problems.

Health Answers www.healthanswers.com

Health Answers is a consumer-directed web site that allows users to register for custom health information, access audio and video segments about health conditions, link to a Spanish/English pharmaceutical drug database, enter chat rooms, and more. This link goes directly to the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease section of the web site http://www.healthanswers.com/centers/body/overview.asp?id=digestive+system&filename=229.htm and offers definitions, causes, symptoms, treatments, and information on the diseases.

i Village www.allhealth.com

iVillage is a consumer web site for women, and encompasses many categories including health. This link takes users http://www.allhealth.com/conditions/digestive/0,4264,7607,00.html direct to Heartburn Central for updated daily articles and news, a Q&A section with a heartburn specialist, an e-mail newsletter for digestive topics, as well as a chat room and message board. More information about the causes, overview of heartburn, and medical information is also offered in this section.

Intelihealth www.intelihealth.com

InteliHealth offers both consumer and professional information. The link above accesses the consumer portion. The professional network portion of Intelihealth can be accessed by clicking here http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8270/8270.html?k=menux331x8270. From here, professionals can read the latest news, clinical guidelines, and link to databases or additional associations and resources. A registration-only portion of the web site accesses the professional forum where users can exchange information with their peers or read the latest journal abstracts. InteliHealth offers an e-mail service that informs registered users on the latest medical news.

Mayo Clinic Health Oasis http://www.mayohealth.org/

Mayo Clinic Health Oasis is an online health resource from Mayo physicians, scientists, writers and educators and is updated daily. Go here http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/common/htm/digestive.htm to link directly to the Digestive Center for consumers. From here, users can read the latest gastroenterology-related news, ask a Mayo Clinic physician a question, or read previously asked questions by gastroenterology topic. Users can also take quizzes and read for about conditions or sign up for e-mail updates of the site. A special feature of this site is the Digestive System, Interactive Tour that can be viewed from this link http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9811/htm/digestion_1.htm. Users can click on a specific organ to learn its function and importance in the digestive system.

Mdchoice www.mdchoice.com

Mdchoice.com is a medical health site with physician-reviewed information. Professionals can go directly to this link http://www.mdchoice.com/index.asp to search by keyword or topic to find content recently appearing in journals. Also, topics from peer-reviewed articles or CME can be searched. Consumers can click here http://www.mdchoice.com/pt/index.asp to search topics for medical information on the web or using MEDLINE. The consumer section also features an online simulator or video topics such as Home Emergency Simulator.

Medicine Net www.medicinenet.com

Information presented on Medicine.net is for consumers, is written by doctors and is peer reviewed. From here, http://www.medicinenet.com/Script/Main/Forum.asp?li=MNI&d=273&ArticleKey=375 users can access information about GERD related medications, procedures, and news and treatments. Features include a Q&A with a physician, where users can also read other responses by topic category.

Mediconsult www.mediconsult.com

Mediconsult.com is a network of online health sites and communities that offer interactive information such as chats and live events. This link goes directly to the consumer-directed Acid Reflux/GERD/Heartburn health center on Mediconsult.com http://www.mediconsult.com/mc/mcsite.nsf/conditionnav/heartburn~sectionintroduction. These resources include the latest news, online chats, and information on the main page. From a left-hand bar, users can navigate to other GERD resources including library, clinical trials, support groups, and more.

MSNBC www.msnbc.com

The consumer health section of MSNBC offers more news-related information on Digestive Diseases, which can be accessed from this link http://www.msnbc.com/news/GERD_front.asp. From here, users can read the latest updated news. Scrolling down will allow users to read more news about prevention and treatment regarding digestive diseases, as well as other health topics.

MSN Health www.msn.com

By WebMD, MSN Health is a consumer-directed web site offering health information on many therapeutic conditions. By clicking here, http://content.health.msn.com/content/dmk/dmk_summary_account_1396#Overview users go directly to the Heartburn section of the web site for an overview of the condition, treatment options, diagnosis information, therapies, and self-care tips.

Onhealth www.onhealth.com

Onhealth is an online health and medical site that offers Nurse Connect, a phone call center, as well as member-based health services, and a medical journal. From here, http://onhealth.com/conditions/condctr/gastro/item,38401.asp users can go directly to the Gastrointestinal Center of Onhealth, sponsored by AstraZeneca in association with the Cleveland Clinic. This section offers in-depth information on gastro disorders, explanations of diagnostic tests, online quizzes, and questions for interactive use.

PurplePill.com http://www.purplepill.com

This informative site by AstraZeneca promotes consumer awareness of both the symptoms and control of persistent heartburn and of their drug Prilosec, indicated for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. This site features a free heartburn information kit. Consumers can find answers to common questions about heartburn, learn about the symptoms and aggravators of acid reflux disease and drugs for gastric acid control, and browse the complete prescribing information for Prilosec. The pull down menu bar includes a page with tips for better communication with doctors during patient office visits.

Prilosec www.prilosec-us.com

This companion site to PurplePill.com by AstraZeneca is devoted to the health professional and features prescribing and dosing information for Prilosec. Feature articles will soon be added that will present important gastrointestinal and practice management issues. There is a link to AstraZeneca's patient education site, The 24-Hour Acid Control Center.

WebMD www.webmd.com

WebMD is an online health and medical resource for both professionals and consumers. Physician Members click here for login screen https://webmd-practice.healtheon.com/HSATLASWEB__UI/index.html.

Physician nonmembers click here http://webmd-practice.medcast.com/Z/Channels/1842 and access peer forums, news, clinical services, purchasing services, and CME information. Consumers can access MyWebMD from this link http://my.webmd.com/ to view their health records online, or organize and store favorite articles in a special section. WebMD's Heartburn Condition Center http://my.webmd.com/condition_center/hbn is accessible from this link and offers articles, news headlines, and message boards specific to heartburn.

AOL www.aol.com

From here, go directly to AOL's Diet and Nutrition area http://www.aol.com/webcenters/health/diet.adp that offers users an easy-to-navigate site. It offers calculators and quizzes to determine different weights, exercise, and calories for individuals. It also offers dieting tips.

DietSite.com http://www.dietsite.com/Diets/GastrointestinalDisorders/content.htm

By clicking on this link, users will be directed to diets related to different gastrointestinal disorders. Use the left-hand navigation bar to click on the condition that best describes your situation. For example, Gastro Reflux will offer dietary guidelines to help decrease GERD, as well as a chart of recommended foods and foods that may cause distress.

GERD Diet http://www.gicare.com/pated/edtgs03.htm

The GERD diet from Jackson Gasroenterology's web site offers nutrition facts and special dietary considerations for people with GERD. A chart of recommended foods categorized by specific food groups are offered, as are foods to avoid within those food groups.

Phys www.phys.com

This link http://www.phys.com/b_nutrition/00home/home.htm goes directly to the nutrition main page of phys.com and offers users diet and weight calculators, tips on eating right, and an encyclopedia of nutrient, ingredient, and food-additive definitions. Phys.com is a comprehensive nutrition and fitness site for women.

The Helicobacter Foundation http://www.helico.com/

The Helicobacter Foundation was founded in 1994 and its web site offers information on H. pylori, diagnosis and treatment of H. pylori infection, conditions related to H. pylori, and an interesting list of famous people with H. pylori infections found under the H. pylori Extra link.

The Helicobacter pylori Genome Database http://www.tigr.org/tdb/CMR/ghp/htmls/SplashPage.html

Scientists in drug discovery and vaccine development use genome sequence information. This online resource is available from The Institute for Genomics Research, which is a not-for-profit institute.

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America www.ccfa.org

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America has as its mission to cure and prevent Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. Its web site offers news updates, features, Find-A-Doctor, and information on legislation related to Crohn's disease. A library and reference section under Medical Central is offered, as is a Physician's Resource Room.

Healingwell Crohn’s Diseases Resource Center www.healingwell.com/ibd/

The Crohn's Disease Resource Center from healingwell.com offers consumers access to interactive message boards, and a library of information, medical news for digestive health/gastroenterology, and bookstore of related Crohn's titles for purchase.

CVS www.cvs.com

CVS's online pharmacy offers special purchases for health and beauty aids, as well as refills to prescriptions. The site also features health news provided by WebMD and an Ask the Pharmacist section.

DrugStore.com www.drugstore.com

This online pharmacy offers online shopping for health and beauty products, nutritional supplements, and personal care, and offers specials, in addition to prescription drug services.

HealthSquare Drug Reference Page http://www.healthsquare.com/drugmain.htm

Online reference for consumers to find out easy explanations about drugs, from the PDR (Physician's Desk Reference) Family Guide To Prescription Drugs.

PDR.net http://www.pdr.net/

PDR.net is from the publishers of the Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) and offers free online access to journal articles, MEDLINE, patient information, news, and other services to all registered users of the site. U.S.-based MDs, DOs, NPs, and PAs in full-time patient care practice can also register for free online access to drug information from the PDR and Stedman's Dictionary. Other professionals or consumers wishing to access these particular features online may subscribe online for a nominal fee.

PharmInfoNet www.pharminfo.com

PharmInfoNet is a professionally directed web site. It is provided by Mediconsult.com and is an online drug information resource offering pharmaceutical product information to healthcare professionals, students, and patients. From here, users can link to the Digestive Disease Information Center http://www.pharminfo.com/disease/gastro.html. This section offers background information on digestive diseases, as well as specific information on these disorders. It also offers an article archive of the latest research articles, as well as research news from medical meetings.

PlanetRx www.planetrx.com

PlanetRX offers online purchasing to health and beauty products as well as online prescription refills. It features a message board, and in-depth information on general heath topics, as well as a personal health advisor section.

RXList http://www.rxlist.com/

This Internet Drug Index allows users to search for drug names by using "fuzzy" search, which accounts for misspellings. Search using keyword, list by imprint, and more.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases www.niddk.nih.gov

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institute of Health offers this web site for users to learn more about the NIDDK's research funding, health information for consumers, education initiatives, and information on clinical trials. This link goes directly to the NIDDK's patient information on the digestive system http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/digest/digest.htm The following link goes directly to the NIDDK's GERD information http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/digest/pubs/heartbrn/heartbrn.htm

Centers for Disease Control www.cdc.gov

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) of the U.S. government is in existence to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling diseases, injury, and disability. It offers health topics by A to Z, background data and statistics on all diseases, and traveler's health news. The following link goes directly to the CDC's H. pylori information http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/hpylori.htm

MEDLINE http://www.nlm.nih.gov/

This link takes users directly to the governments National Library of Medicine’s home page. From here, users can search the Library’s databases, including MEDLINE, by using two search capabilities, PubMed or Internet Grateful Med. Users can also access the Library’s TOXNET and newly launched ClinicalTrials.gov. All research programs are listed on this site, as well as the Library’s vast resources.

Digestive Disease Week http://www.ddw.org/

Get up to the minute information on the Digestive Disease Week (DDW) meeting from this web site. Maintained by the DDW Administration, the site offers online registration, a program, information on abstract submissions, housing information, a meeting planner, exhibitors information and more. DDW is a partnership of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. The meeting is held annually in mid-May and is devoted to the science and practice of gastroenterology and hepatology.

Doctor’s Guide to Medical Conferences and Meetings http://www.pslgroup.com/medconf.htm

The Doctor’s Guide to Medical Conferences and Meetings allows users to search conferences by subject, date, location, or keyword. For an online interactive experience in medical meetings, click on this link http://www.docguide.com/conf.nsf/mainpage?Open, which takes users directly to the Congress Resource Center part of the web site. From here, users can search by the previous criteria, or click on a quick-link to therapeutic indications. Once a item is chosen, click on the meeting you wish to learn more about and be transported to a one-stop resource center. First you will see the Congress Guide section, with links to the Congress home page, an online schedule or program of the conference; online registration information, and other pertinent information. Scroll down to view the City Guide, which will provide users with all the information they need to know about the destination of the meeting. For example, read weather forecasts, view maps, or learn the city’s transportation options, read about the nightlife, shopping, and local attractions, as well as flight information. This is truly a comprehensive one-stop resource.

Medical Conferences.com http://www.medicalconferences.com

This site offers doctors, clinicians, and healthcare professionals the ability to search a database of medical conferences worldwide for free. Users must register before searching.

MedMeetings.com http://www.medmeetings.com/

MedMeetings is a service of the International Medical News Group, publishers of six newspapers for physicians including Pediatric News and Clinical Psychiatry News. MedMeetings allows physicians to search meetings by disease state, specialty, date, location, availability of CME credit, and more.

New England Journal of Medicine, Upcoming Medical Meetings http://www.nejm.org/general/text/Notices.htm

This link will take you directly to the New England Journal of Medicine’s online medical meetings section. From here, users can search meetings by location, month, and keyword. These meetings are also published weekly in the journal.